What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedMonster Blood II
R. L. Stine · Book · 1994
If you loved Monster Blood II, start with Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (Ari Sandel, 2018) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 1 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Monster Blood II across media.
What hooked you in Monster Blood II was the way everyday objects and simple science projects spiral into uncontrollable, supernatural chaos.
Films on the same thread
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Ari Sandel · Film · 2018
Explores: Resurrection, Stopping an Apocalypse, Teamwork.
If you enjoyed the messy consequences of Monster Blood II, you will appreciate how this film turns a simple cleaning task into a massive, city-wide supernatural nightmare.
Goosebumps
Film · 2015
Explores: Supernatural, Coming of Age, Creature Feature.
Just as Monster Blood II explores the danger of books and experiments coming to life, this story features manuscripts that unleash terrifying creatures upon an unsuspecting town.
Child's Play 2
Film · 1990
Explores: Possessed toys, Survival, Foster care trauma.
Fans of the relentless, creeping dread in Monster Blood II will recognize the tension of a familiar, malevolent entity stalking a young protagonist through their daily life.
Series on the same thread
Goosebumps
R.L. Stine · Series · 1995
Explores: Overcoming Fears, Monsters, Small Town Secrets.
This anthology series captures the same spirit of small-town terror found in Monster Blood II, where ordinary children are forced to confront bizarre and inexplicable supernatural threats.
Podcasts on the same thread
Bear Brook
NHPR · Podcast · 2026
While this true crime podcast lacks the fiction of Monster Blood II, it explores the haunting, real-world consequences of cold cases that feel just as chillingly persistent.
Monsters Among Us
Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Unexplained Phenomena, First-hand Testimony, Atmospheric Horror.
If the atmospheric, monster-filled tension of Monster Blood II captivated you, these first-hand accounts of paranormal encounters offer a similarly unsettling look at the unexplained in life.
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Common questions
Is Monster Blood II a direct sequel to the previous book?
Yes, Monster Blood II continues the story of Evan Ross after his experiences with the substance last summer. Evan remains preoccupied with the events of the previous year, which leads to conflict with his science teacher and sets the stage for the new plot.
Does Monster Blood II feature the character Evan Ross?
Yes, Evan Ross is the main character in Monster Blood II. After the events of the previous summer, Evan is struggling to have his experiences believed by his science teacher, who punishes him by making him clean the hamster cage.
What triggers the events in Monster Blood II?
The primary conflict in Monster Blood II begins when Evan's friend, Andy, visits him and brings a gift. This present turns out to be the same green, slimy substance that caused trouble for Evan during the previous summer.
Why is Evan cleaning the hamster cage in Monster Blood II?
In Monster Blood II, Evan is forced to clean the hamster cage as a form of punishment from his science teacher. The teacher does not believe Evan's accounts of what happened during the previous summer and views his stories as fabrications.